Boiled Carrot Cake

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup caster sugar
  • 30 g butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup plain flour
  • 3/4 cup self raising flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Combine carrot, raisins, water, sugar,butter, cinnamon, nutmeg in a saucepan.
  2. Stir over low heat until sugar is disolved. Do not allow to boil.
  3. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Cool to room temperature.
  5. Sift half flours and soda into cold mixture.
  6. Then sift remaining flours and add walnuts.
  7. Spread into a well greased cake tin. Bake in a moderately slow oven for about 1 hour.
  8. Stand for 5 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool.
  9. Tip. Any dried fruit can be used and the walnuts can be ommitted.
  10. Frosting can be added to cake.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

929 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.7g 23% DV
Total Fat 51.4g 66% DV
Carbs 119.7g 44% DV
Fiber 27.9g 99% DV
Sugar 53g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6923.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1153.8mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 861mcg 96% DV
Vitamin C 6.3mg 7% DV
Calcium 396mg 30% DV
Iron 6.2mg 34% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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